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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1966

Page

2

OU Graduate 300000th U S Doctor

Norman Oklahoma Sunday saw Jerry Dean Leu 29 Alva graduate as the nations 300000th physician from the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine He plans a family practice in a small town after four years of internship and residency He was aided by AMA and Oklahoma medical society loans.

Norman University of Oklahoma School of Medicine Jerry Dean Leu Alva Leu American Medical Association Chicago U. S AMA United States Jerry Leu Oklahoma State Medical Association Northwestern State College, Alva Air Force Service Janice Lynn Walker Woodward Andrea Oklahoma University Hospital University of Oklahoma Medical Center Leo AMA Council On Medical Education U.S Census Bureau Council of Medical Education Osteopathic College California

Marketing panel plans final report to President and Congress

The food commission will publish Technical Study No. 10 with its final marketing survey before July 1. A separate analysis for low and high income areas in two midwestern cities appears as Technical Study No. 7. The bipartisan panel includes Senators Manguson McGee Hart Morton Hruska and Representatives Sullivan Purcell Rosenthal Cunningham May plus Batten Kiehl Marshall Mitchell.

The Food Commission Congress Gibson Warren G. Manguson Gale W. McGee Philip A. Hart Thruston B. Morton Roman L. Hruska Leonor K. Sullivan Graham Purcell Benjamin S. Rosenthal Glenn C. Cunningham Catherine May William M. Batten Elmer R. Kiehl Fred J. Marshall Albert K. Mitchell

Rites Planned for Mrs Bertha P Norvell 74 Ada Resident

Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Pearl Norvell 74 of Ada Okla will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Southwest Church of Christ with Mack Lyon officiating. She died Tuesday at her home born January 22 1892 in Woodford Oklahoma daughter of George C Arnold and Nancy Simmons Arnold. She lived most of her life in Ada married to Talmage Norvell April 27 1913 in Corley Oklahoma survived by husband a daughter Aumatine Johnson Ada a son Arney C Dallas two sisters Lula Anders Ruth Cook Ada three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Bertha P. Norvell Bertha Pearl Norvell West 16Th Southwest Church of Christ Mack Lyon Bill Nevels Bill Slocum Elmo Fulton W. T. Moore Olen Stubblefield John King Norvell Woodford Okla George C. Arnold Nancy Simmons Arnold Ada Talmage Norvell Corley Talmage Aumatine Johnson Arney C Dallas Lula Anders

Wisdom Connerville farmer 69 dies in Sulphur VA hospital

Cleveland Wisdom 69 Connerville resident and retired farmer died Wednesday in the Veterans Administration Hospital Sulphur. Services at 2 p.m. Saturday Seeley Chapel with Rev Gabriel Johns officiating. Burial Seeley Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include a son Albert Dallas three daughters Lillian Underwood Catherine Forga Evelyn Holland two brothers John Underwood Lamb Wisdom three sisters Francis Carter Irene Seeley Zona Nelson and 13 grandchildren.

Cleveland Wisdom Connerville Veterans’ Administration Hospital Sulphur Seeley Chapel Gabriel Johns Smith Funeral Home Wisdom George Caroline Lewis Wisdom Methodist Church Albert Dallas Lillian Underwood Mill Creek Catherine Forga Midwest City Evelyn Holland Pauls Valley John Underwood Pontotoc Lamb Wisdom Francis Carter Irene Seeley Zona Nelson

Parity Price Supports Set for Corn and Soybeans

The program guarantees corn farmers at least 1.25 dollars per bushel or 78 percent of the parity price, with soybeans supported at 3.50 dollars per bushel or 78 percent of parity. The subsidies target the parity price goal for this year and about 66 percent of the present parity next year.

Ada couple resigns from local role for new opportunity

Dr. Doyle McCoy and his spouse stated they have lived in Ada most of their lives and are reluctant to leave. He noted the resignation is driven by a fine opportunity for professional advancement and greater service to the youth.

Ada McCoy

Marriages for Ada and Tulsa residents listed

A list of marriage notices showing partners from Ada Madill Seminole Tulsa and Oklahoma City including Douglas Seals and Estina Watson. Berton Ray Von Seckle and Regina Morgan. Jimmy Lee Frederick and Cheryl Golden. George Gilliam and LaDonna Welch. Tommy M Johnston and Sharron Killian. Steven Shackleford and Donna Roberts. Charlie Hayes and Ola Long. William Leonard and Thelma Cape. David Jones and Susan Cordell. Orval Pittman and Marilyn Sanders. Thomas Anderson and Carol Evans. Vernon Robinson and Janelle Lackey.

Douglas Seals Madill Estina Watson Berton Ray von Seckle Ada Regina Carol Morgan Jimmy Lee Frederick Cheryl Ann Golden George Michael Gilliam LaDonna Gale Welch Tommy M. Johnston Oklahoma City Sharron L. Killian Stonewall Steven M. Shackleford Donna L. Roberts Charlie C. Hayes Seminole Ola Lee Long Konawa

Miss Wanda J. Dean Weds Ohio University Professor

Miss Wanda June Dean of Wakefield Rhode Island marries Dr. Charles Clayton Rich of Bowling Green Ohio in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony at the Church of the Ascension Wakefield. The couple honeymooned in Nantucket and will reside in Bowling Green Ohio. Dean is finishing a PhD in English at Bowling Green State University. Rich is an associate professor of geology and directs the honors program.

Wanda June Dean Wakefield, R. I Wade Dean West 16Th Charles Clayton Rich Bowling Green Ohio Elmer Rich Wellfleet Mass Ann Dean Ada John Shelbourne Narragansett R. I Nantucket Hillcrest Bowling Green State University University of Rhode Island Kingston Rich

Proper Washing Prolongs Site of Electric Blanket

Instructions describe washing an electric blanket to prevent soil in fibers. Steps include disconnecting the control, shaking out dust, lightly brushing bindings, pre treating stains, soaking in cool lukewarm suds, machine or hand washing, rinsing at same temperature, short agitation, minimal spinning, gentle wringing, and air drying over parallel lines without extra moth treatment.

Miller Family Reunion at Wintersmith Park Draws Big Crowd

Mr and Mrs John T Miller hosted a Sunday gathering at Wintersmith Park with 11 children 32 grandchildren and 64 great grandchildren in attendance Also listed are numerous relatives including Glenn Smith Debby and Diana Maudie Jones Hank Ted Miller Ann Linda Judy Teddy Nadine Summers Sharon Tammy Jess Miller Jack Smith Jackie Eddy Bill Starns Dean Barry Faye Darrell Mitchell Miller John Allen Barbara Ann Margaret Arline Sandie Lisa John Hilton Johnnie Lee Billy Ray Maggie Miller Lorene Miller Tommy Randall Tony Michael Miller Claud Miller Claudie Jr Reggie Ricky Miller Judy Ginnis Jess Loyd Donna Miller Harden City Mark Kent Jim L Miller and George Jones.

John T. Miller Wintersmith Park Glenn Smith Debby Diana Maudie Jones Hank Ted Miller Ann Linda Judy Teddy Nadine Summers Sharon Tammy Jess Miller Jack Smith Jackie Eddy Bill Starns Dean Barry Faye Darrell Mitchell Miller John Allen Barbara Ann Margaret Arline Sandie Lisa John Hilton Johnnie Lee Billy Ray Maggie Miller Lorene Miller Tommy Randall Tony Michael Miller Claud Miller Claudie Jr Reggie Ricky Miller Texas Judy Ginnis Jess Loyd Donna Miller Harden City Mark Kent Jimmy L. Miller George Jones

McLish Homemakers Meet at Miller Ranch Home

The McLish Homemakers Group held their June session at Byron Miller's ranch home with Outdoor Cookery on the agenda. Members brought dishes and the lesson was led by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Clyde Hobgood.

McLish Homemakers Group Byron Miller Miller Clyde Hobgood Clyde Moore Lloyd Harden Welton Stanford Don Barrick John Brents Wilson Harden Vickie Stanford Judy Miller

Courtesy Honors Betrothed Couple

Mrs. J. E. Woolley and Mrs. James Simpson hosted a prenuptial shower for Miss Laveta Cottrell and fiancé Mack Summers at the Lightning Ridge Church. Assistants included Mrs. Otis Coffey, Mrs. Arno Griffith, Mrs. Shelby Stanfield, Mrs. John Ray, Mrs. Bess Ownbey, Mrs. Ed Coffey, Mrs. Marvin Hunt and Mrs. Miles Kimmel. Punch and cake were served as guests witnessed wedding gifts.

J. E. Woolley James Simpson Laveta Cottrell Mack Summers Lightning Ridge Otis Coffey Arno Griffith Shelby Stanfield John Ray Bess Ownbey Ed Coffey Marvin Hunt Miles Kimmel

Ada Girl Weds Texas Man At Gainesville Church

Former Ada resident Sandra Kay Lane married James Ronald Boston in Whaley Memorial Methodist Church Gainesville Texas. The couple, both East Texas State University students, will reside in Commerce Texas. Bride wore white delustered satin with Alencon lace and glamellias. Maid of honor Linda Ann Fox. best man Paul David Edge. Bridesmaids Cindy Lane Karen Brady. Ushers Jack Boston Jerry Boston. Groomsmen Mike Brady Rickey Lane. Reception followed at the church.

James Ronald Boston Commerce Tex East Texas State University Sandra Kay Lane James W. Lane Gainesville Ada Boston Whaley Memorial Methodist Church Bourdon Smith Ralph Boston Sadler Linda Ann Fox Paul David Edge Dallas Cindy Lane Marietta Karen Brady Gordonville Jack Boston Whitesboro Jerry Boston Carlsbad N.M Mike Brady Rickey Lane

Sisters Share Birth Day Honors At Circus Themed Party

Anita Jo Summers aged five and Audrey Summers aged two were feted at a Saturday birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Summers. Guests enjoyed cake punch and ice cream with circus themed decorations and balloon favors.

Anita Jo Audrey Summers Joe Summers Audrey Gertie Summers Gene Summers Gina Sherri Robbie Henry Don Shelley Linda Wood Christine Scott Cartwright

Venomous Ocean Fishes Include Rays Scorpions and Sharks

More than 200 species are known or believed venomous. Among them are stingrays scorpion fish and certain sharks in various oceans.

Kimberlyn Dee Celebrates 4th Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Stone cipher Stratford honor their daughter Kimberlyn Dee on her fourth birthday June 8 with cake ice cream punch and party favors. Guests include George Ann Gray Sharon Kay Stonecipher Lora Roberta Keeling Kim Shelley Sumner Lisa Stevie Burrows Dean Stance and many relatives.

L. D. Stonecipher Stratford Kimberlyn Dee George Ann Gray Sharon Kay Stonecipher Lora Roberta Keeling Kim Shelley Sumner Lisa Stevie Burrows Dean Stance Helen Burrows Augustine Keeling Mina Reba Keeling Norma Gray Pat Stone Suzie Stonecipher Judy Endicott Forrest Gentry

WMU Panel at Morris Church Plans Conference Trip

The Woman's Missionary Union of Morris Memorial Baptist Church met Monday night with a song and prayer opening. Mrs. Edna Chronister led a short business session and announced plans to send a member to the WMU Conference at Glorieta New Mexico. A panel on Its Those Baptists covered missions to Spain and Portugal with commentators Ida Meadows Johnnie Bunch Cora Lee Ada Pherigo Edna Chronister and Louise Henry.

Woman’s Missionary Union Morris Memorial Baptist Church of Latin Edna Chronister WMU Glorieta N. M Louise Henry Spain Portugal Ida Meadows Johnnie Bunch Cora Lee Ada Pherigo Clarice McLaughlin Lucinda Hussey Ann Lancaster Oleta Bryant Christine Arter Colene Selby Miriam Masters

Chickadee Fluffs Feathers For Warmth In Zero Weather

A chickadee fluffs its feathers into a dawnlike mass creating hundreds of tiny air pockets that provide insulation during freezing temperatures.

McKeel Family Reunion Held At Wintersmith Park

The McKeel descendants gathered for an annual reunion at Wintersmith Park hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred McKeel and Margaret. Attendees included T. W. McKeel and many relatives from Fort Worth Mesquite Dallas Cleburne Springfield Minneola Tulsa Sand Springs and Stonewall among others.

T. J. McKeel Stonewall Wintersmith Park Fred McKeel Margaret T. W. McKeel Bess Plymell Paula Karen Rusty Sandra Fort Worth Johnnie McKeel Johnnie D Scarlet Todd Mr. Bellamy Mesquite Tex Don McKeel Dallas Mary Belle Rhodes Cleburne Leonard McKeel Springfield Ollie Kitson Janice Walton Troy J. E. Wise Minneola Kan

Interstate Highway System as Largest Public Works Effort

The Interstate Highway System is described as the largest public works project in history demanding 1,800,000 man-years of labor to complete by 1972.

Bride-to-be Complimented at Tupelo Gift Shower

A bridal shower for Mrs. Earl Burdue formerly Christine Batchelor took place at Mrs. Thurman Lee's Tupelo home on Tuesday. Co hosts were Mrs. Bessie Dailey Miss Jean Rush and Miss Susan Flowers. The event featured a blue and white net decor and gifts opened by Jean Rush and Susan Flowers.

Earl Burdue Christine Batchelor Thurman Lee Tupelo Bessie Dailey Jean Rush Susan Flowers Gladys Hudson Hubert Flowers Hamp Thompson Ed Robertson Eddie Chapman Bill Robertson Leonard Batchelor Dewey Snow Jewel Perry Stella Rush Herman Bills Jean Pat Rush May Lunsford James Howell

Mrs. McCullar Leads Program At Vanoss Club

The Vaness Homemakers Group met in the school lunch room for the June program with Mrs. Joe Walker presiding and Mrs. Lloyd McElroy giving the devotional. Nineteen members attended as plans were made for an alumni banquet on June 25 and a gift was voted for a moving member.

Vaness Homemakers Joe Walker Lloyd McElroy Florence Brewington Margorie Simpson Bill Warren California Walker Midland Cemetery W. H. McCullar Auti McCullar Lonnie Miller Laura Johnson Marjorie Simpson Gaylan Hooks Trina Kari and Shannon Benton McCauley Laura The

Justweds Are Given Presents

A wedding shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Shutte was held at the home of Mrs. Russell Ray in Tupelo with co host Mrs. Sam Steele. Mrs. Shutte is the former Pat Crawford of Stonewall and gifts came from numerous local women and couples led by Mrs. L C Palmer and Mrs. Dewey Snow.

Bobby Shutte Justweds Russell Ray Tupelo Sam Steele Shutte Pat Crawford Stonewall L. C. Palmer Dewey Snow Louise Jones Harvey Holman John Zender Stella Brown Vincent Dailey J. R. Linker Bethel Lee Jesse Loyd James McDaniel Jimmy McDaniel Fussell Ray Robert Brashears Charles Harter Phyllis Anna Ray M. L. Lee Sherry Palmer Pat Manners Durant Bertha Brashears Carrie Bullard Liberty Loyd Nellie Parks Ruth Hyatt Harley Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Doyle McCoy Wanda J. Dean Ohio University Stuart G. Ruth Church of the Ascension Wakefield John Fraleigh Purcell Roberta Marie Hard Narragansett, R. I Heather Melvin Hyman Indian Lake Shores Dudley Pyles Joe Miller Ranch Kimberlyn Dee Stonecipher Morris Wmu McKeel Wintersmith John McKee Samuel Rains Reginald Ruth Roy Davis Debbie Sharon Hatchcock Tulsa Sherry Poll Gary Ramsey David McCraw Sand Springs Leonard Wise D. W. Davis Henry Wise Baby David Donna Henry Lee Beth Marvin Lee Opal Allen Talmadge Lowman Adam Hope Summers Winston Summers Bartlesville Danny Williams First Presbyterian Church of Bartles MR. and Mrs Memphis Tenn United States Navy Oklahoma Heart Association Mrs. McCullar Vanoss Club Yours
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